Rice is one of the world's most important food crops, feeding billions of people every day. But scientists have now ...

Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new ...

Safran Explore, the open innovation programme of Safran Group, returns in 2026 with an edition dedicated to Smart Materials.

Porphyrin-Based Films Offer Energy Storage and Light Control for Smart Windows ...

DURHAM, N.C. – As anyone who has ever parked a car in the sun on a hot summer day knows, glass windows are great at letting sunlight in but terrible at allowing heat out. Now, engineers at Duke ...

Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the ...